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Mohawk
Mohawk is located in West Virginia
Mohawk
Mohawk
Location in West Virginia
Mohawk is located in the United States
Mohawk
Mohawk
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County McDowell
Elevation
1,010 ft (310 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24862
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1689167

Mohawk is a small, quiet place located in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. It's known as an unincorporated community in McDowell County. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Discovering Mohawk

Mohawk is found about 6 miles (or 10 kilometers) west-northwest of a town called Iaeger. It sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet (about 308 meters) above sea level. Imagine being surrounded by hills and forests!

What's in a Name?

The community of Mohawk got its name from the Mohawk Indians. The Mohawk people are a famous Native American tribe. They are part of the larger Iroquois Confederacy. It's interesting how places often get their names from important historical groups or features.

A Look at the Past

For many years, Mohawk had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors on December 8, 1903. It served the community for over a century. However, it eventually closed on June 27, 2009. Even without a post office, Mohawk remains a part of West Virginia's rich history.

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